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What goes where?
One search. One answer. Based on the national kerbside collection standard. If it’s not in the right bin, it’s contamination.
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Kēne konumohe
Aluminium can
Metal
Empty and rinse. Crush if your council asks. One of the most valuable recyclables.
Pouaka kāri
Cardboard box
Paper & Card
Flatten. Remove tape and polystyrene inserts. Keep dry.
Kapu kawhe
Coffee cup
General Waste
Plastic-lined. Not recyclable at kerbside. Use a reusable cup.
Pātara karāhe
Glass bottle
Glass
Rinse. Remove lids. No broken glass.
Nappy
General Waste
Landfill. Not recyclable. Not compostable. That's just how it is.
Pātara kirihou
Plastic bottle (PET #1)
Plastics
Empty and rinse. Leave lid on.
Data based on the Aotearoa New Zealand Kerbside Collection Standard (February 2024). Your council may accept additional materials at drop-off facilities. When in doubt, landfill it. Contamination costs more than caution.